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R882 SLY

1997 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

206,303 mi
Last recorded206,303 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2020
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR882 SLY
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2020 206,303 miles

Fuel filter has general age related corrosion

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 199,515 miles

Central exhaust clamp broken

Fail 8 Jan 2019 199,515 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side low reading (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central exhaust clamp broken

Pass 15 Jan 2018 192,272 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 15 Jan 2018 192,268 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 186,618 miles

Front tyres worn on inner tread

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear tyres cracking

Rear tyres worn on inner tread

Pass 11 Jan 2016 185,989 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracking on outer side wall

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer tread

Pass 5 Jan 2015 184,546 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

noise from rear wheels when spinning but not wheel bearings

Pass 10 Dec 2013 181,563 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 175,820 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 163,132 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 156,900 miles

play in steering rack

Fail 23 Jul 2010 156,896 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

play in steering rack

Pass 18 Jul 2009 147,961 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s front wiper blade worn

play o/s steering rack

service light on

Pass 24 Jul 2008 138,257 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 129,517 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 122,993 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s + o/s front top suspension bushes corroded

Fail 24 Jul 2006 122,993 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s + o/s front top suspension bushes corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2005 113,558 miles

advise slight play in steering rack

How Reliable is the Volvo V70?

Based on 1,930,508 MOT tests across 117,393 vehicles.

71.0%
Pass Rate
7,266
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
117,393
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67,106
position lamp(s) not working 56,250
Registration plate lamp not working 44,172
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 35,659
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 30,149
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R882 SLY is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 1997 Volvo V70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 138,461 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo V70 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 67,106 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R882 SLY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V70 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Volvo V70 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R882 SLY registered?

R882 SLY is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 13 August 1997.

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